The Md. Health Department says there could be possible Literia contamination,.
Baltimore, Md (KM) The Maryland Department of Health is advising consumers not to eat certain liverwurst and deli meats produced by Boars Head due to possible contamination by the Listeria bacteria. The agency says a sample of Liverwurst it examined recently contained Listeria.
These liverwurst and deli meat products from Boars Head are subject to a recall:
3.5-lb. loaves in plastic casing, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst MADE IN VIRGINIA.” The products shipped to retailers bear sell by dates ranging July 25, 2024, to Aug. 30, 2024, printed on the side of the packaging.
Marylanders should also avoid the following Boar’s Head ready-to-eat deli meat products produced on June 27, 2024:
9.5-lb. and 4.5-lb. full product, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head VIRGINIA HAM OLD FASHIONED HAM” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
4-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
6-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head EXTRA HOT ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
4-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
2.5-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF SALAMI” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
5.5-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head STEAKHOUSE ROASTED BACON HEAT & EAT” with sell by date “AUG 15” on the product packaging.
3-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head GARLIC BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
3-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
These products were distributed to retail deli outlets all over the nation., and have the establishment number EST 12612 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
The symptoms of Listeria include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, the symptoms are headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. These symptoms will appear with three to ten weeks after exposure, but most often within three weeks, according to the Department of Health. Anyone who experiences these symptoms should consult with their health care providers.
The Health Department says six individuals in Maryland have come down with Listeria since July 19th.
By Kevin McManus